QAU · Class II · 21 CFR 878.4456

FDA Product Code QAU: Hemostatic Device For Endoscopic Gastrointestinal Use

Hemostatic Device For Intraluminal Gastrointestinal Use. A Hemostatic Device For Intraluminal Gastrointestinal Use Is A Prescription Device That Is Endoscopically Applied To The Upper And/or Lower Gastrointestinal Tract And Is Intended To Produce Hemostasis Via Absorption Of Fluid Or By Other Physical Means.

Leading manufacturers include Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc., Nextbiomedical Co., Ltd. and 3-D Matrix, Inc..

11
Total
10
Cleared
277d
Avg days
2018
Since
Growing category - 5 submissions in the last 2 years vs 2 in the prior period
Review times improving: avg 160d recently vs 374d historically

FDA 510(k) Cleared Hemostatic Device For Endoscopic Gastrointestinal Use Devices (Product Code QAU)

11 devices
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About Product Code QAU - Regulatory Context

510(k) Submission Activity

11 total 510(k) submissions under product code QAU since 2018, with 10 receiving FDA clearance (average review time: 277 days).

Submission volume has increased in recent years - 5 submissions in the last 24 months compared to 2 in the prior period - suggesting growing market activity in this device classification.

FDA 510(k) Review Time - QAU Product Code

Recent submissions under QAU have taken an average of 160 days to reach a decision - down from 374 days historically, suggesting improved FDA processing for this classification.

QAU devices are reviewed by the General & Plastic Surgery panel. Browse all General & Plastic Surgery devices →